Veterinary students are often taught that dogs are three-legged animals with a spare. It might be surprising to some that the same adage is a suitable description for horses, too. "In horses where conditions exist that prevent the use of traditional treatment methods for a severe injury or fracture, such as impaired circulatory status, infection, or fracture configuration, then amputation should

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